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Maintain a foundation of trust
Manage our impact responsibly
Supplemental reporting
Appendices and Glossary
Overview
Diversity and inclusion
Having a diverse team that reflects the clients and communities we serve provides different perspectives and results in better decisions. By recognizing Inclusion has Power as a foundational value, CWB is committed to maximizing the potential of every member of our diverse workforce. We also understand that setting this intention is only the first step in an ongoing process of ensuring diversity is welcomed as an asset and building belonging is made a priority. The work of building an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace must reach from our boardrooms to our breakrooms, so all CWB team members feel they are valued and see the value of every unique colleague.
OUR APPROACH
The HR Committee of the Board provides board oversight of our diversity and inclusion strategy and our Executive team has accountability for execution. We have an inclusion and diversity team that leads the development and enables the execution of key priorities to dismantle systemic barriers and encourage a safe and inclusive workplace. We remain committed to four critical elements of diversity and inclusion. We are focused to: • Build policies, processes and practices free of discrimination, and identify barriers that may exist that we need to address; • Continue to educate our teams about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace; • Support designated group team members through ERGs and provide opportunities to amplify their voices; and, • Be intentional with our talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to improve long-term representation of equity-deserving groups; We are confident that the actions we have taken as part of our strategic inclusion and diversity plan are positively impacting the fabric of our organization at all levels, are actively working to break down systemic barriers, and are enhancing inclusion and belonging at CWB. Tone at the top Continued progress on our diversity and inclusion strategy requires strong engagement with our leaders. Each year, we focus on ways to continue to build and nurture diverse teams, create an open culture of acceptance, reduce barriers and lead inclusively. Leaders are held accountable to their planned actions in their annual objectives.
CWB Senior Leadership Conference
Every day, our leadership lives these values through their actions and by sponsoring our ERGs, volunteering in the community, leading employee recognition and learning events, and formally coaching and informally mentoring employees at all levels. Whether it’s issuing authentic statements on anti- racism or recognizing the atrocities of the Canadian residential school system, our leaders don’t shy away from difficult conversations. Most importantly, these statements are always grounded in action. They don’t simply outline condemnation for discrimination, or recognition of injustice, they also lay out the actions we are taking as an organization, provide guidance on actions that individual employees can take, and clearly acknowledge where we have gaps to close. Our response to these issues is thoughtful, values-based, and action-oriented. Our annual Senior Leadership Conference also features sessions and panel discussions with a focus on equipping leaders with tools to foster inclusive teams.
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